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Feline-Focused Veterinary Care in Houston, TX

At Cat Veterinary Clinic, your cats have been our priority since 1973.

Your Trusted, Comprehensive Vet Clinic in Houston, TX

Meet the Cat Veterinary Clinic Family


Cat Veterinary Clinic was the first feline-only practice in Texas and the second in the nation. Exclusively feline since 1973 the clinic was originally operated out of the original veterinarian's home on West Alabama. Our three owners have all been women who have helped the clinic get bigger and better from here.

We take pride in providing progressive, compassionate, and affordable veterinary care for cats in Houston, TX. Our main priority is your cat’s health, comfort, and well-being, and we love getting to know all our cat families.

We strongly support rescue and adoption, and the Cat Veterinary Clinic Rescue Program works to place homeless cats with loving families. 
Learn more about our team by reading our staff bios.

 
Exclusively Feline
Since 1973

Cat Veterinary Clinic is a feline-only practice dedicated to providing high-quality health services for cats. As the first cat-focused clinic in Texas, we have been exclusively feline since 1973 and we truly love taking care of our cat patients and getting to know their families. At Cat Vet Clinic, we understand that bringing your pet in for a visit can be a stressful experience. We are committed to providing personalized treatment in a warm, cat-friendly space, and making sure your cat feels safe and comfortable in our care at all times.

Our knowledgeable team offers a variety of cat veterinary services including Wellness and Prevention, Dentistry, Ultrasound, and Surgery. We are passionate about feline medicine and very proud that our clients choose us when they need professional and affordable veterinary care.

Meet O

Dr. Nancy Christensen
Dr. Matthew Filip
Dr. Meghan Tibbs
Dr. Erin Wilkens
Dr. Amber Nava
Taylor Davis, LVT

Client Testimonials

The best cat vets ever! Dr. Tibbs is wonderful, professional, and takes excellent care of my cat. The rest of the staff is friendly and helpful.

Melissa R.

The folks at CVC have provided excellent care to my girls, in good times and bad. Having a place just for cats is really special. I think we don’t always realize how important it is to have a good vet until disaster strikes. They helped me find another wonderful two months with my sweetest girl before I lost her to cancer. I’m grateful for their care throughout such a hard year. I will always bring my cats here.

Julia D.

Saved my cat’s life after being inadequately treated at another cat vet. Dr. Christianson and her team are excellent in every way. The staff is always helpful.

Dee G.

The best place in Houston to take your cats! We used to live 5 minutes down the road, but moved about an hour away 4 years ago. I still bring our cats here, despite the drive, because the level of care is phenomenal! Highly recommend Dr. Tibbs: she’s caring, knowledgeable, and just so great with our cats. You can’t go wrong with Cat Veterinary Clinic!

Emily M.

I’ve mostly lucked out with doctors and veterinarians, but there are few I can recommend as highly and as confidently as Cat Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Christensen saved my cat’s life when he was a kitten (recent photo, now 15), and I’ll never forget it. You will feel both confidence and comfort having your cat in Dr. C’s care.

Katya H.

We love the Cat Vet Clinic so far! We've seen Dr. Tibbs and Dr. Christensen for new pet exams/vaccines, and both doctors and the techs were great. They took their time to listen and answer all of our many questions, made recommendations on all kinds of things from food to behavior, and didn't rush us. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and loving to us and our cats. They have evening and weekend hours, which makes things really convenient.

Zoe N.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We accept the CareCredit credit card as a flexible financing option to help you pay for the care your pet needs, when they need it.*

    Click here to see if you prequalify with no impact to your credit score.

    *Subject to credit approval.

  • Congratulations!

    A little detective work will help determine whether the cat you've found has been abandoned or is lost and what your next steps should be. If the cat has a collar and tags, the first step is to call any phone numbers that may be available. If no collar is present, give us a call to schedule a time to bring him in to be scanned for a microchip. In the meantime, the cat should be kept separate from your other pets.

    Should you decide to keep the cat yourself, your first step is to take her to a veterinarian for a complete examination. We can provide a physical exam and tell you the cat’s approximate age, physical condition, and gender. We will also start the discussion on recommended wellness services appropriate for the life stage. It’s a good idea to bring in a fresh stool sample to have it tested for internal parasites.

    If you are unable to keep the cat, you have a few options. You can try to find a home yourself within your circles of friends and family, or pursue admission into a rescue group or shelter. We are happy to provide a list if needed, but be aware that there are MANY options in and around Houston, all with their own stipulations and requirements.

  • In general, cats do a pretty good job of bathing themselves and giving baths is not necessary. Please ask your veterinarian if your cat needs to be bathed. If your cat is in the hospital for an appointment and gets soiled or needs to have a bath for medical reasons, we are able to do so. Otherwise, we would be happy to instruct you how to bathe your cat at home or refer you to a local groomer.

  • The Cat Veterinary Clinic is not a grooming facility; we typically only offer basic grooming to those patients who require full sedation in order to safely achieve this. Basic grooming would be lion cuts, belly shaves, mat clip out, and  "sanitation trims." If your cat does NOT require sedation, or if this is your first request for grooming, we are happy to refer you to a local groomer.

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